Carmel Village Retirement Community is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Fountain Valley, Orange County, California — state license #306005513, licensed for 220 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 57 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated July 10, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2021, the state has visited this home 60 times and filed 57 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 10, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 22 documents with transcribed findings, dated August 4, 2022 to July 21, 2025. 22 of the 22 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unfounded” (5), “Unsubstantiated” (14). 22 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 22 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Jul 10, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 23, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 23, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 23, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 29, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 29, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 23, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 23, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 22, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 28, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 28, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 21, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 21, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 18, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 14, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 14, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Feb 25, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jan 26, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jan 26, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Dec 18, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Dec 18, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 25, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 18, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 18, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jul 21, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff left resident in soiled clothing for extended periods of time Staff did not safeguard residents personal belongings Residents room was malodorous
On July, 21, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced complaint visit to investigate allegations that a "resident's room was malodorous," that "staff did not safeguard residents’ personal belongings," and that "staff left a resident in soiled clothing for extended periods." Upon arrival, LPA Haddadin was greeted, granted entry into the facility by Memory Care Director Laura Forman, and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation included a tour of the facility, a review of relevant documentation, and interviews with staff and residents. Specifically, this involved interviews with three staff members and three residents, as well as a review of resident and facility files. Regarding the allegation that a "resident's room was malodorous," none of the three residents and none of the three staff members interviewed supported the claim. During the investigation, LPA Haddadin conducted interviews in two resident rooms and the resident breakroom anthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 21, 2025 · control 22-AS-20210324151302
May 16, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Resident sustained unexplained fracture while in care. Resident sustained multiple falls due to lack of supervision.
On 05/16/25, Donna Gurriere, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) contacted the licensee via telephone to deliver final findings regarding a complaint that was received on 09/20/2024. LPA Gurriere spoke with Kianny Soto, Health and Wellness Director and explained the purpose of the call. Resident sustained unexplained fracture while in care. During the interview process, the Resident Care Coordinator, the resident (Resident 1), and several staff persons were interviewed. In addition, documents were reviewed and obtained to include Personnel Report, Physicians Report, Emergency Information, Admission Agreement, Appraisal and Needs, Medication Administrative Record (MARs), Incident Reports and Medical Records. continued Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 16, 2025 · control 22-AS-20240920115247
May 13, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 30, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff mismanaged resident's medications. Facility staff are not adequately trained. Facility laundry room is not maintained clean Resident's sleep is disturbed by staff slamming doors, conversations and other activitities. Facility does not have adequate lighting. Facility does not have adequate staff to meet the needs of the residents. Resident was not given their test results upon request. Facility is in disrepair. Facility does not provide a safe environment for residents.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced complaint visit to present findings regarding the allegations. Upon arrival, LPA Haddadin was greeted, granted entry to the facility, and explained the purpose of the visit. During the investigation, LPA Haddadin toured the facility, interviewed staff members and residents, and reviewed both staff and resident files. The following allegations were investigated: "Resident's sleep is disturbed by staff slamming doors, conversations, and other activities"; "Facility staff mismanaged resident's medications"; "Facility does not have adequate staff to meet the needs of the residents"; "Facility staff are not adequately trained"; "Facility laundry room is not maintained clean"; "Facility does not have adequate lighting"; "Resident was not given their test results upon request"; "Facility is in disrepair"; and "Facility does not provide a safe environment for residents." The findings of the investigation are as follows: Unthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 30, 2025 · control 22-AS-20220318131858
Apr 22, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 22, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 21, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff mismanaged resident's medication
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to deliver findings for a complaint received in our office on April 20, 2022. LPA was greeted and granted entry at 12:30pm and met with Mandy Taylor, LVN, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. On February 28, 2025 LPA Ruppert obtained the resident file and reviewed: Identification Form, Physician's Report, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan and Medication list; as well as Unusual Incident Reports. LPA Samer Haddadin conducted six of six resident interviews and three of three staff interviews regarding the above allegation. LPA Rosie Quiroz made an initial visit on May 28, 2022 and spoke with the Health Services Director (HSD) regarding if staff mismanaged resident's medication. The HSD stated to LPA Quiroz that the resident received the same exact dosage of medication but was taken out of another medication box. (Continued on LIC 9099-C) Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2025 · control 22-AS-20220420165307
Apr 21, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff neglect resulting in resident sustaining a pressure ulcer Staff do not respond to resident's call for assistance in a timely manner Staff dropped resident while assisting resident in the shower
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to deliver findings for a complaint received in our office on April 20, 2022. LPA was greeted and granted entry at 12:30pm and met with Mandy Taylor, LVN, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. On February 28, 2025 LPA Ruppert obtained the resident file and reviewed: Identification Form, Physician's Report, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan and Medication list; as well as Unusual Incident Reports. LPA Samer Haddadin conducted six of six resident interviews and three of three staff interviews regarding the above allegations on February 28, 2025. Staff and residents interviewed by LPA Haddadin were asked If they knew of staff neglect that resulted in a resident sustaining a pressure ulcer. Six of six residents and three of three staff denied this allegation. (Continued on LIC 9099-C) Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2025 · control 22-AS-20220420165307
Mar 5, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Feb 28, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff is yelling at resident
Findings: allegation: Staff is yelling at resident. Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Samer Haddadin, and Rose Ruppert conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings on the above allegation. LPAs were greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. During the investigation, LPA toured the facility, interviewed staff members and residents as well as reviewed staff files and resident files. It was alleged: Staff is yelling at resident. The investigation determined as follows: LPA conducted interviews with three staff members and three residents. The investigation revealed three of three residents’ interviews could not support the allegation due to their cognitive ability and mental awareness. Meaning, residents did not completely understand what the LPA was asking them. However, one of three staff interviews collaborated the allegation, while two of three staff interviews denied seeing or witnessing any staff yelling at residents. Substanthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 28, 2025 · control 22-AS-20211202124852
Feb 4, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff intimidated a resident
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings on the above allegation. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility Health and Wellness Director and explained the reason for the visit. During the investigation, LPA toured the facility, interviewed staff members and residents as well as reviewed staff files and resident files. It was alleged: Staff intimidated a resident. The investigation determined as follows: LPA conducted interviews with three staff members and three residents. Three of three staff interviews did not support the allegation. However, one of three staff interviews did confirm observing S1 yelling at residents on multiple occasions. Per interview, S1’s yelling was not done in any way threatening or intimidating as they believed S1 was doing so due to residents being hard of hearing and not a form of intimidation. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 4, 2025 · control 22-AS-20211202124852
Dec 11, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility is malodorous
This unannounced investigation inspection by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. is being conducted to initiate and conclude this agency’s investigation in the complaint allegation(s) mentioned bove. LPA met with Executive Director Justine Ortiz and explained the nature of the inspection.The department received a complaint on 12/4/2024 alleging the facility is malodorous. On 12/4/2024 LPA conducted a visit to the facility. LPA obtained copies of the resident roster and staff roster. LPA toured the facility and did not observe any malodorous smells. LPA conducted interviews with 7 residents. 6 out of 7 residents stated the hallways do not smell like urine or have a malodorous smell. Based on observations and interviews conducted there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation(s). Although the allegation(s) may have happened or is valid; there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation isthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 11, 2024 · control 22-AS-20241204091230
Nov 5, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Aug 21, 2024Unfounded
Allegation investigated: Facility staff did not ensure resident's food was protected against vermin.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez made an unannounced visit to conduct the initial visit to begin the investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA met with Justin Ortiz, Executive Director and explained the nature of the visit. Based on the information obtained during this investigation the department has concluded the investigation into the above mentioned allegation. Findings are based upon this investigation which included interviews conducted, tour of the physical plant of the facility, resident file review, and copies of pertinent documents obtained (Pest Flex pest control contract and service invoices). It is alleged that facility staff did not ensure resident’s food was protected against vermin. Interview conducted with resident (R1) stated that R1 had an issue with vermin in their sandwich 3 years ago. R1 stated Continued on LIC9099-C Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2024 · control 22-AS-20240816143222
Jun 14, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff are not properly addressing pest infestation in facility
An unannounced complaint investatigation was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michael Tea and Rose Ruppert and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Alisa Ortiz regarding the allegation mentioned above. LPAs and LPM met with Executive Director (ED) Justine Ortiz. It was alleged that staff are not properly addressing pest infestation in facility. During the investigation LPAs interviewed residents and staff, checked resident files and reviewed facility maintanence invoices. The investigation determine the following: In October 2023 Resident 1 (R1) had reported to facility about flea and mite infestation in their bedroom. Facility provided pest fumagation to R1's room. Per interview with maintanence director the facility has a contracted pest control company and contacted them to inspect for pests in R1's room. Per pest control records obtained no flea or mite activity was noted in the invoices and reports. (continued ... ) Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 14, 2024 · control 22-AS-20240311095131
Jun 14, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not prevent a resident from sustaining multiple falls while in care
LIcensing Program Manager (LPM) Alisa Ortiz, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Michael Tea and Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct a complaint follow-up visit. LPM and LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Jennifer Cerda, Concierge. During today’s visit, LPM and LPAs met with Justine Ortiz, Administrator. LPM and LPA Ruppert reviewed resident's (R1) Service Plan, Physician's Report (LIC 602A), Progress Notes and medical file. LPA Ruppert conducted interviews with facility staff. The investigation determined the following: It was alleged staff did not prevent a resident from sustaining multiple falls while in care due to R1 sustaining five falls within a thirty day period. R1 moved into the facility on March 1, 2024. R1 is ambulatory with the assistance of a walker, is able to communicate needs and had a secondary diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) based on the LIC 602A dated on March 8, 2024. (Continuation...) Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 14, 2024 · control 22-AS-20240507144901
Apr 11, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 2, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
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Is Carmel Village Retirement Community licensed?
Yes — Carmel Village Retirement Community is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Fountain Valley (Orange County): California license #306005513, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 220 residents. State records list 57 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated July 10, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Carmel Village Retirement Community care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Carmel Village Retirement Community with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, hospice care, and bedridden. Clearances describe what the license permits, not day-to-day staffing — confirm current scope and availability with the home directly on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 220 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 20 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. NON-AMBULATORY ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND 50% OF 3RD FLOOR. APPROVED FOR DELAYED EGRESS. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 40.
How much does Carmel Village Retirement Community cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Carmel Village Retirement Community's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Orange County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Carmel Village Retirement Community accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Carmel Village Retirement Community is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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189 of 220 beds occupied (86%) when the state visited on July 21, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Carmel Village Retirement Community?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 60 state visits and 57 dated documents since 2021 for Carmel Village Retirement Community; 22 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated July 21, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 60 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
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